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CW53 GJV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,736 mi
Last recorded139,736 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GJV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody Undersealed

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 138,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber slight dampness

both front tyres worn inner edges 215/45/17 91y

both head lamps dull

both number plate lights dull

corrosion underside

deterioration both front strut top mounts

drivers washer jet poor

front screen chipped

most suspension rusty and slight deterioration in bushes

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight wear rear brakes

Fail 15 Feb 2018 138,375 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber slight dampness

all brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres worn inner edges 215/45/17 91y

both head lamps dull

both number plate lights dull

corrosion underside

deterioration both front strut top mounts

drivers washer jet poor

free play hand brake

front screen chipped

most suspension rusty and slight deterioration in bushes

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and n/s/r shock absorbers corroded

front no plate cracked

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

underside and components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 131,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and n/s/r shock absorbers corroded

brakes worn

front no plate cracked

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

underside and components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,085 miles

(all anti roll bar drop links starting to perish)

Rear heat shield insecure

both front top strut mounts slight cracking

both number plate lights dull

both rear tyres getting low in tread and sidewalls cracking 215/45/17 91y

front number plate cracked

front screen chipped

slight corrosion at ends of some brake pipes

slight corrosion underside

slight dampness and cracking o/s inner cv boot

Fail 2 Mar 2016 125,084 miles

Rear coil spring fractured both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear heat shield insecure

all anti-roll bar drop links starting to perish

both front top strut mounts slight cracking

both number plate lights dull

both rear tyres getting low in tread and sidewalls cracking 215/45/17 91y

front screen chipped

hand brake travel long

slight corrosion at ends of some brake pipes

slight corrosion underside

slight dampness and cracking o/s inner cv boot

Pass 21 Feb 2015 118,843 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside & all underside components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 118,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

F tyres worn on edges replacement recomended

Underside & all underside components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,853 miles

F Tyres worn on inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

R Backplates corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

F Tyres worn on inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

R Backplates corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 106,374 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,465 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,143 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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CW53 GJV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW53 GJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CW53 GJV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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